The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Lilith

Lilith is a female demon or spirit in Jewish folklore, often associated with witchcraft and necromancy, and is known for capturing and tormenting the souls of women.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Perform→Concept

Lilith, a symbol of death or night, can be used in performing magic for destructive or negative purposes

GamalielLineage

Gamaliel hierarchy is associated with Lilith as its Archdemon

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

NaemahSubstance

These two spirits are mentioned together in the context of capturing souls and are thus likely associated in some aspect of their operations during the practice of Necromancy.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

LiliththroughPerformilluminatesPentagram →
I. Lilith & Perform

Lilith, a symbol of death or night, can be used in performing magic for destructive or negative purposes

II. Perform & Pentagram

The pentagram is central to performing magical acts and symbolizes the magical forces

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Astral Light

Necromancy is an esoteric practice that primarily focuses on the communication and manipulation of spirits through the use of Astral Light as a medium. Astral Light, essential to necromancy, functions as the catalyst for interactions with spirits, allowing practitioners to engage in dialogue and control spiritual entities. This practice suggests that necromancers harness the Astral Light to bridge the gap between the physical and spiritual realms, enabling them to contact and exert influence over spirits. Astral Light serves an essential office in necromancy, acting as the fundamental energy source that facilitates interaction with spirits. Necromancers employ this light to establish connections and communicate with the spirits, thereby performing various ritualistic or magical acts. The descriptions indicate that necromancy and Astral Light are intrinsically linked, with the latter being indispensable for the former to function effectively.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesAngels →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Angels

Angels, being spiritual beings, are involved in the practice of Necromancy through their role in the world of spirits and the manipulation of souls by the evokers of Necromancers.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesSabbath →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Sabbath

The practice of Necromancy may include the Sabbath as a ritual day where practitioners could perform their magical acts, invoking spirits through the spiritual energy of the day.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesAdam →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Adam

Adam's soul is one of the three classes of souls discussed in the context of Necromancy, involving the concept of souls being sent forth in couples and those dying due to celibate's vows.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesKabalists →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Kabalists

Kabalists engaged in the practice of Necromancy as a means to communicate with spirits and souls of the dead.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesIncense →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Incense

Incense is used in the practice of Necromancy, typically burned to purify and facilitate communication with spirits during rituals.

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesPopol Vuh →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Popol Vuh

References to necromancy are made in the Popol Vuh, indicating its presence in the lore recorded

LiliththroughNecromancyilluminatesSorcerers →
I. Lilith & Necromancy

Lilith is a spirit associated with the practice of Necromancy, often mentioned in connection with the captivity of souls in the texts by Kabalists.

II. Necromancy & Sorcerers

Sorcerers are practitioners known for practicing Necromancy, using the practice as a means to invoke spirits and perform magic, often described in historical and magical texts.

LiliththroughPerformilluminatesHuman Body →
I. Lilith & Perform

Lilith, a symbol of death or night, can be used in performing magic for destructive or negative purposes

II. Perform & Human Body

The human body in the form of the pentagram symbolizes the performer's will and the body's transformative power